Keys - Day 1

Columbus > Miami > Key Largo

Due to the insanely quick turnaround from my 3-week work trip – to my vacation – I am going on about 1hour of sleep this morning.

I had a 2.5 hour window to sleep in.  But I slept in 10-15 minute segments that totaled maybe an hour.  

It’s funny…  people always say, “I bet you can’t wait to get home and sleep in your own bed”    Actually, no, I dread it.  I can’t sleep at home.  

Got to the airport with plenty of time to spare, so I got a bagel.

Once on board the plane, I ate my bagel and washed it down with a vodka cranberry.  And then settled in….  ahhh…  1.5 hour nap!

In Atlanta, I felt like I had been hit by a truck.

Got on plane to Miami and settled back in.

I am certain I snored like crazy.  But I don’t care.

Another 1.5 hour nap…  yah!!

Once in Miami, I got my bags and headed to National to get my car and then set out on the drive to Key Largo.

Unfortunately, Linda’s maps are so outdated, they were all wrong due to the constant Miami construction.  Add in the fact that her lifeline wasn’t working in either jack.  So it took me a bit to get headed in the right direction.  Thankfully, I have done it enough times, I have a general idea.

Once in Key Largo, I was greeted by my darling little brothers who had just gotten up from a nap.  Oh my how they have grown in 3 weeks!

Soon after, my family got back from their dive trip.

Aunt, Uncle, Cousin, his wife, kids and my parents.

That evening we all gathered down at my Aunt & Uncle’s place for taco bags – yum!

My friends Cliff & Boo taught me about taco bags.  You take lunch size bags of Doritos and fill them with all your taco toppings, grab a fork and dig in!

Puppies loved playing with the cousins!

The place where we stay in Key Largo is rather small.  My bedroom is way to small to even change clothes in.  I attempted to sleep in the built in bunk beds last summer, but failed.  I would roll over and slam into the wall.  Plus, there isn’t room for a TV in there.

So I sleep on an Aerobed in the living room.  Well, the puppies crate is also in there, so it’s a tight fit to say the least!